Fashion Design B.F.A.

Mission Statement

Fashion education at Pratt Institute is trans-disciplinary in nature, closely allied with illustration, photography, film, performance, visual studies and material culture. The practice of fashion is taught as one's cultural embodiment within a social framework and learned through rigorous attention to production, craft and contemporary aesthetics. Students build a vision and a language through conceptual processes emphasizing curiosity, imagination, improvisation and play. They communicate that vision through proficiency in construction and illustration skills, fluency with materials, traditional techniques and digital technologies as well as synthesis of germane research. One of the world's most prestigious independent colleges, Pratt is globally recognized for its distinguished academic record. Graduates in fashion carry the hallmarks of the department into the working world, where they are recognized for a commitment to ingenuity, authenticity, creativity and personal vision as well as an informed versatility. Their creative approach both reflects and challenges the needs of contemporary culture.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to demonstrate exceptional construction and patternmaking skills. They will be conversant in 2-d and 3-d processes along with construction details and finishes that allow for innovative cut, shape and silhouette.
• Students will have an in-depth knowledge of materiality and will have acquired a sophisticated curiosity with emergent textiles and technology.
• Students will be able to communicate their design philosophy with conviction by understanding the history of fashion and the theoretical underpinnings that drive fashion and contemporary culture.
• Students will be committed to the creative process having strong conceptual thinking skills and an informed versatility required to work in the broad range of the fashion industry from the commercial to the avant-garde.
• Students will be able to design, produce and progressively present, cohesive, contemporary and authentic collections.

Dress by Jefferson Musanda, Tall Tee by Emma Hastil, Class of 2013
Photography by Dominik Tarabanski

Curriculum

Requirements for BFA (Fashion Design), 2012

Semester 1

Complete these courses.

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FASD-107 Light Color and Design

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FASD-111 Textiles I

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FASD-113 Drawing:Figure and Form

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FASD-117A

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FASD-117B

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FASD-141 Field Research

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HMS-101A Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies

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HA-115 Survey of Art I

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Semester 2

Complete these courses.

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FASD-110 Fashion Studio I:Concepts and Criteria

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FASD-112 Textiles II

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FASD-114 Fashion Illustration I

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FASH-118A

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FASD-118B Construction Techniques II

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HMS-103A Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies

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HA-116 Survey of Art II

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Semester 3

Complete these courses.

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FASD-213 Fashion Illustration II

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FASD-217 Fashion Design I

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FASD-219

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FASD-233 Tailoring Techniques

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HA-215 Survey of Art: Nineteenth Century

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HD-207 History of Costume Design

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF MATH/SCIENCE

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Semester 4

Complete these courses.

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FASD-214 Fashion Illustration III

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FASD-218 Fashion Design II

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FASD-220

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FASD-208 Clothing in the 20th Century

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FASD-385 Fashion Illustration III:Digital

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HA-216 Survey of Art: Twentieth Century Art

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE OR
PHILOSOPHY

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Semester 5

Complete these courses plus 2 studio elective credits and 3 liberal arts elective credits.

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FASD-303

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FASD-305

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FASD-307 Design Studio:Swimwear

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FASD-324

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FASD-386 Fashion Illustration V:Advanced Digital

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE OR
PHILOSOPHY

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Semester 6

Complete these courses plus 2 studio elective credits and 3 liberal arts elective credits.

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FASD-304 Design Studio: Lingerie

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FASD-306 Design Studio:Activewear

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FASD-308 Design Studio:Sportswear

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FASD-325 Collection Production in NYC

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FASD-318 Fashion Design III

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF MATH/SCIENCE

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Semester 7

Complete these courses plus 4 studio elective credits and 4 liberal arts elective credits.

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FASD-401 Collection I

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FASD-441 Portfolio:Development in Strategy and Identity

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CH-300 World Civilizations I

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Semester 8

Complete these courses plus 2 studio elective credits.

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FASD-402 Collection II

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FASD-480 Internship IV

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CH-400 World Civilizations II

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